Books like The Everything Soapmaking Book by Alicia Grosso

A practical guide that turns beginners into confident knitters with clear instructions and a wide selection of patterns, from basic sweaters to creative accessories.

Step-by-step color photos for all areas of matting and framing; the information is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. This book includes top-notch instructions for archival framing--the correct methods and materials for preserving photos and artwork.

Transform tired wardrobe staples into stylish, personalized pieces with hands‑on projects and practical repair techniques.

This practical crochet guide introduces nearly thirty projects—luxury throws, stylish sweaters, playful toys, and eco-friendly rugs—using a range of yarns and techniques to create chic, personalized items.

The art of felting, the process of working wool fibers together to form felt, is the ultimate in craft creativity because no two items turn out exactly alike. The first book to cover knitted or crocheted felting, needle felting, and wet felting, Not Your Mama's Felting will have you creating fashions, accessories, and gifts that will have your non-felting friends asking, "How did you do that?" Fun and funky, this guide includes: The essentials: all about fiber, the tools of the trade, wet felting, needle felting, fulling, and dyeing Patterns and step-by-step instructions for approximately thirty projects, including an assemble-your-own wallet kit, a bad-boy hoodie, a loopy boa, a chunky bead necklace, needle vases, and more Tips to customize each design Basic knitting and crocheting instructions so that even non-needleworke...

An engaging guide to the enduring fashion staples of women's clothing history, featuring ten iconic pieces and their significance.

"Learn to make beautiful, nourishing soaps -- it's fun, and your skin will thank you! Moisturize with shea butter, exfoliate with crushed walnut shells, and soothe itchy skin with oatmeal. More than 30 expertly formulated recipes take advantage of the beneficial properties in many natural ingredients, "--Page 4 of cover.